Chapter 134: The Princess of Eden (31)
After Paliusis left, Li Mengxi took the map he gave and gathered everyone together, and selectively explained the original situation. Naturally, what was hidden was what Palyusis wished he could keep silent about his "sinner" ancestor.
There was no particular dissatisfaction with this. How could Li Mengxi have this map in his hand, it was a very important matter. But how did Palyusis get it, to be honest they didn't really care.
"Everyone, what do you think of this?" After explaining the general situation, Li Mengxi showed the leather scroll in his hand in front of everyone and asked.
"Now that we have a clue as to where the ice crystal chalcedony is, we should set off immediately. Besides, we've been involved in the infighting in this village for long enough. LΓ©on Friedrich immediately answered.
"I'm against it. Xun Hui said, "Since we have already intervened in this matter, it is irresponsible to give up halfway." And, I think things are a little weird. β
"What's strange?" Li Mengxi, who was highly vigilant, immediately asked.
"I just don't think this kind of thing is in line with the character of the captain of the Palyusis guard. If he understood this kind of human sophistication, he wouldn't have ended up where he is now, right?"
"However, people change. "Especially after some kind of particularly big blow." And objectively speaking, everyone here except us is actually NPC, even if they usually have a high degree of artificial intelligence and even have a personality, but as long as the system gives an instruction, their actions will deviate from their original personality for no reason. In other words, it is likely that the system was set up to allow us to get this map, and Palyusis was ordered to carry out the plot. β
Listening to Hephaestus's analysis, it seems that even everyone's encounter with Barrett, and the relationship so far, is just a simple plot specially arranged by the system.
At the thought of this, Hinata Nain felt a trace of sadness.
"I always feel a little heartache. β
Hearing this, Jiang Ling also nodded silently. Xun Hui's face also changed a little, and even Emily's eyes fluttered a little.
"Oh, how can this be? I don't have any intention of making the girls sad. Hephaestus smiled bitterly, "Li Mengxi, it's up to you to decide." After all, this team was formed for your personal purposes, didn't it?"
is just like that, so from the moment he got the map, Li Mengxi had already made up his mind. To put it mildly, he brought everyone together, not to synthesize the best idea that everyone could understand, but to persuade those who disagreed.
"I think we should go now, even if it's to defuse the current struggle in the village. β
"What's going on?" Xun Hui asked puzzled.
"The current situation in the village is already a stalemate for us, and there is no balance left or right without directly interfering in 'internal affairs'. And to break this impasse, something new and impactful enough is needed. For example, bring down Phoenix and fundamentally solve the village's water and food problems. And in order to be able to do this, we first need the item of ice crystal chalcedony. β
The conversation was closed, and Li Mengxi was thinking about how to persuade possible objections while waiting for someone to continue talking. However, in the end, everyone didn't say anything more, just looked at him together.
Seeing this, he smiled faintly.
"It seems to have been decided. β
"Well, let's clean up this place. Leon got up from his stool with that.
"Wait a minute!" At this moment, Hinata Nain hurriedly spoke, "I don't think it's appropriate to just talk to myself and leave." β
"It is really uncomfortable for the friendly exchange yesterday to suddenly disappear today. Xun Hui agreed.
"After all, people still call us 'nobles', so let's be a little aristocratic. Clark pursed his lips and smiled.
"Etiquette aside. Hephaestus also said very sensibly, "We will probably have to come back after getting the ice crystal chalcedony, and this village is the closest human stronghold to the Oasis of Eden, and the Raiders Alliance may also use this as a temporary base camp at that time." Although there is a system in the norm, even if you have an unpleasant quarrel with the villagers, you probably won't be driven away by them, but since you want to stay, it's more comfortable to be friendly, isn't it?"
"Then this morning, please do a final exchange and say goodbye to the representatives of the villagers. Li Mengxi officially instructed, "I will visit the village chief." Then, start packing up the camp in the afternoon. Departure will be due tomorrow morning. By the way, if the villagers want to hold a farewell party or something, please refuse, after all, the supply of supplies in the village has not been normalized, and there will be a lot of trouble in the party, which may hinder the trip. β
"Anything else?" asked Hephaestus.
"No, that's all for now. Let's do our own thing. β
After this sentence that marked the end of the meeting, everyone got up and left their seats.
Hinata Nain didn't take action, thinking that she might have something to say to herself, Li Mengxi didn't move. Seeing this, Igarashi Suke, who was only responsible for guarding the camp, avoided it with interest.
"Naiyin, what's the matter?" Seeing that everyone had walked away, Li Mengxi asked first.
"Mengxi, are you in a hurry?"
Hearing Hinata Nayin ask, Li Mengxi was stunned for a moment and then laughed.
"Why do you say that?"
"I don't think it's good, I just think you should think more about what you say. β
"What else should I be thinking about?"
"I don't know. However, every time I listen to Mengxi's words, I think, 'This is indeed the case,' and 'This must be fine.'" But now I don't feel that way, and I'm a little uneasy. β
"Nain, as I've said before, we're partners, not followers of whom. I think it's normal that you don't have the feelings you said. However, you're not wrong, I'm a little anxious. But the remarks just now are not just fabricated words to convince everyone, I said them after careful consideration. β
"Hmm...... It's good that you don't have a problem with yourself. Then I'm gone. β
After the words were closed, Hinata Naine waved his hand to Li Mengxi, got up and quickly joined Hephaestus and them.
Immediately, Li Mengxi also stood up and prepared to embark on the road to the village chief's house. After he took a few steps outside the camp, he remembered Igarashi Suke and stopped and looked back.
"Igarashi, are you coming?"
"If it's the general's order. But why do you call me?"
"Because, it's possible to meet Barrett. β
"Does it have anything to do with me?"
"Don't you care about her very much?"
"Why?"
"Otherwise, why would you be angry with her that night? Also, if you don't care, you won't ask me why I called you. β
"Hmph. Igarashi sneered, without affirmation or denial, "Is the general going to give an order?"
"No, actually, I don't want to order you at all. With a smile, Li Mengxi turned around and continued to take steps.
As a result, Igarashi didn't keep up.
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The next morning, everything went according to plan, and the convoy of Li Mengxi and his party was ready to go. Hearing that the great benefactors who saved the village from danger were leaving temporarily, many of the villagers came to see them off.
It was the boys' job to host them, while the girls were to stay by the carriage and entertain Barrett alone.
"I'm sorry, Barrett. Hinata said guiltily.
"Don't say that!" Barriet laughed, "I also understand which is more important than the Third Apostle compared to the small strife here, and it is also my commission to defeat the Third Apostle. Speaking of which, you're working hard for me, too. Hey, hey!"
"Thanks for the reminder, I almost forgot. Xun Hui smiled and said, "Why don't we talk about remuneration now?"
"Why, the hall says I don't have to pay!" said Barrett, pretending to be horrified.
When the conversation was closed, everyone looked at each other and laughed. Emily was the only one who looked unhappy.
"What's wrong?" asked Barrett, smiling playfully, "Are you reluctant to leave me?"
"Not really! Fuck off with you guy!" shouted Emily as she turned her head. "We'll see you again in a few days anyway. β
"Hmm. So, goodbye, everyone. Smiling and waving her hand, Barrett turned and walked out of the way.
At the same time, the boys also came over. Seeing this, Barriet adjusted her direction and deliberately chose to pass by Igarashisuke's side.
"You haven't completed my commission yet, don't die. β
"Hmph. Igarashi just sneered back. Passing by Barrett, he walked to his formation position, only to find Li Mengxi waiting in front.
"General?"
"Igarashi, I have a request. Li Mengxi approached Igarashi and whispered, "After leaving for a while, you quietly turn back and secretly monitor the movements of the village and report to us at any time." Is that okay?"
"Understood. β
"Don't you ask why?"
"No, you don't. β
"Sure enough, Barrett is a special presence for you. β
"So, why do you want to do this?"
"Actually, I don't know too much about it myself, so I should just be in case. β
In this way, Li Mengxi and the others embarked on a journey according to the map given by Paliusis. The villagers watched them away, smiles of gratitude on their faces.
Paliusis was among them, and he was laughing, but he was smirking. Are they proud of Li Mengxi, is the map in their hands provided by themselves?
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